Red Tide Returns to Southwest Florida: Here’s What to Expect
Red tide blooms in the Gulf of Mexico can be expected in the fall almost every year and 2019 is no exception.
Meet the Florida Agencies Who Help Manage Our Environment
Managing our environment in a way that is harmonious with the state’s more than 21 million people can be challenging.
Blue-Green Algae Legislation Proposed, Red Tide Returns
Meanwhile, residents advocate for Santa Fe bill of rights and scientists find worrisome trends in the St. Johns River.
Biosolids Produce Less Nitrogen and Phosphorus Runoff than Inorganic Fertilizer, UF Researchers Say
Too much nitrogen and phosphorus in our waterways can lead to harmful algal blooms, like the blue-green algae blooms we observe in Lake Okeechobee.
Washed Up Oil From Deepwater Horizon Could Take More Than 30 Years to Biodegrade, FSU Researchers Say
The tarballs contain substances that are harmful to the environment and to humans. Understanding the fate of buried oil is critical.
FAU Researchers Say Antibiotic Resistance Increasing in Dolphins
Researchers say the increase is likely due to antibiotics entering marine environments.
Florida’s Environment: The Good News for October 2019
Looking for some good news about Florida’s environment? Check out this month’s collection of environmental success stories.
DEP to Host Sixth Blue-Green Algae Task Force Meeting in Gainesville
The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. on October 7 and will be streamed live online.
Scientists Convene for Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom State of the Science Symposium
The group was tasked with assessing the current state of the science and prioritizing research needs.
Florida’s Poop Problem: How Do We Manage Our Waste?
Over the last decade, roughly 1.6 million gallons of wastewater have been released into our state’s waterways.